James Townsend | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | William Floyd |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Tredwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1729 |
| Died | May 24, 1790 (aged 60) |
| Political party | Federalist |
James Townsend (December 17, 1729 – May 24, 1790 in Jericho, then in Queens, now in Nassau County, New York) was an American politician from New York.